Izakaya Restaurants near Santa Monica, CA

Shirubē Izakaya • $$$
Recommended
424 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

EBI Chili Mayo Spicy Prawn Tempura
Kakuni Braised Pork Belly Taco
Sashimi Appetizer Sampler
Edamame with Garlic Chili
Grilled Hamachi Collar
Aburi Shime Saba Fish
Pork Belly Tacos
Wagyu Meatballs
Crab Sushi Taco
Miso Soup Togo

“Such a great find in Santa Monica! Great Happy Hour menu for both food and drinks and goes all day on Mondays. We asked our server what the ‘can’t miss’ menu items were and he nailed it. Corn ribs are the showstopper. The sashimi was so fresh. The black garlic shrimp was a little too salty for me but still a great flavor. Pork belly tacos were also a huge hit. I’d definitely go back.“

4.5 Superb214 Reviews
Kappo Miyabi Sushi • $$$
702 Arizona Avenue Ste BB, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Yellowtail Jalapeno
Lunch Sushi Omakase
Monkfish Liver Sushi
Green Tea Ice Cream
Sashimi Omakase
Bluefin Tuna Don
Black Cod
Miso Soup
Yakitori

“Kappo Miyabi is a hidden gem. I work at a nearby hotel and I'm always happy to recommend this restaurant to our guests for an authentic Japanese meal. The menu has a great selection and the fish is super fresh. If you are looking for a lowkey, neighborhood feel and want to support a mom and pop that really cares, you should definitely check this place out.“

4.2 Good274 Reviews
Sushi Kanpai Santa Monica Japanese • $$
2212 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Salmon Skin Salad and Hand Roll
Yellowtail Sushi Sampler 4pcs
Baked Salmon Crunchy Roll
Deluxe Hand Roll Plate
Spicy Yuzu Shio Ramen
Dragon Roll Eel Roll
Salmon Sushi Sampler
Spicy Miso Ramen
Udon Noodle Soup
Shio Yuzu Ramen

“Great food, deluxe sushi sampler is a deal that’s very hard to beat, pk3 roll is legendary (but could have crispier nori).

Staff is attentive, very friendly and helpful. Always feel welcome.

Extremely disappointed to see an ai generated image in the advertising outside. It doesn’t look like food, is gross and shows the owners are happy to cut corners where they can instead of taking a real photo of the food they make, or (even better) hiring a local photographer to hell them. A photo of a roll isn’t that hard to take, but seeing a gross ai picture is what will stop me from coming here again. I don’t want to find out what other corners the owners cut if a single photo for their lunch stand is a task too hard for them. Big yikes, Kanpai.“

4.6 Superb241 Reviews
Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE Japanese • $$
2627 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Asari Clam with Garlic Butter
Kinpira Gobo Hijiki Seaweed
Chicken Saboro Rice Bowl
Yakiniku Beef Bento Box
Sweet Potato Croquette
Blow Torched Mackerel
Grilled Miso Salmon
Chicken Karage
Spicy Tuna Dip
Potato Salad

“Found this restaurant in March and just returned for Mother’s Day dinner xoxoxo Great quality food and drinks, very pleasant staff!!! Authentic Japanese food items plus a touch of personality of its own makes their menu awesome and unique. We will come back for many many more.“

4.5 Superb176 Reviews
Robata JINYA - 3rd St. Sushi • $$
8050 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles - 8.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Yellowtail Jalapeno w Yuzu Citrus Soy Sauce
Brussels Sprouts Tempura w Truffle Oil
Negima -Chicken Thigh w Green Onion
Hot Stone A5 Wagyu Garlic Rice
Crispy Rice w Spicy Tuna 3pcs
Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalape
California Dynamite Roll
Double Albacore Truffle
Crispy Chicken Karaage
Bluefin Toro Uni Roll

“Best sushi ever. Better than Nobu“

4.4 Superb212 Reviews
Hakata Izakaya HERO Izakaya • $$$
1929 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles - 3.75 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jidori Stuffed Chicken Wing Gyoza
Pork Belly Wrapped Skewers
Jidori Chicken Karaage
Kobe Kalbi BBQ Plate
Spicy Agedashi Tofu
Fried Intestines
Aburi Mentaiko
Fried Oysters
Pork Skewer
Teba Wing

“心の居酒屋です🏮 モツなべなど 博多メニュー充実“

4 Good96 Reviews
Moto Ramen Ramen • $$
11172 Washington Boulevard, Culver City - 4.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Black Garlic Tonkotsu
Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Marinated Cucumbers
Shio Chicken Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Cold Tan Tan Men
Chicken Karaage
Spicy Tuna Roll
California Roll

“Good and delicious food…happy hour is great!“

4.7 Superb139 Reviews
UO NIGIRI Sushi
13354 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles - 3.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hamachi -2p- Yellowtail
Sashimi Appetizer
Tuna Crispy Rice
Black Cod Miso
Fresh Nigiri
Hand Roll
Cut Roll
Edamame

“We had just comeback from a trip to Kyoto/Tokyo and craving for sushi. Randomly picked this as it was close to the hotel stay. Sashimi and Nigiri were on-par with what you get in Japan and from the food we could tell the chef was really good. The person serving (from Osaka, forgot his name) was very nice and we had a very good dinner. If anything, for the pricing, my feedback would be to make the service (sake cups, chopsticks, ... the whole experience) more Japanese/authentic - it was clean, etc., don't let that take away from the food, which was excellent! We would go back here.“

4.6 Superb81 Reviews
SALOON OSAKA Sushi • $$
100 West Imperial Avenue, El Segundo - 7.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Yellowtail Hand Roll
Assorted Sashimi
Baked Salmon Roll
Saloon Osaka Roll
Albacore Sushi
Salmon Sushi
Kara-Age
Edamame

“Wonderful food and service, the Omekase was the culinary highlight of my week in LA. Every course was delightful, varied, and complemented the others. My friend ordered off of the menu directly and the Gyoza was the best either of us had ever experienced. Highly recommended!“

4.6 Superb139 Reviews
Belles Beach House Hawaiian • $$
24 Windward Avenue, Venice - 2.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Teriyaki Cheeseburger & Fries
Mochiko Chicken Nuggets
Teriyaki Burger & Fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken Burger
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
Belles Ahi Poke Bowl
Miso Black Cod Ssam
Grilled Street Corn
Char Siu Pork Ribs

“We found this place by of chance needing to use the bathroom whilst walking around Venice and what a great find. Staff are lovely and welcoming and attended to us well. The place was very clean and the food was just right and so tasty. I will be returning when I visit again.“

4.1 Good599 Reviews
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SOBAR

SOBAR Japanese • $$
12404 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles - 3.91 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tuna w Crispy Rice Sushi and Seared Cod Sashmi
Zaru Soba with Traditional and Shiso Sauces
Cold Soba w Vegetable Kakiage Bento
TG-Shrimp \u0026 Vegetable Tempura
Crispy Tempura and Agedashi Tofu
Crispy Tuna Grab Sushi 3pc
Cold Soba w Karaage Bento
TG-Scallop Shiso Maze Soba
TG-Seared Salmon Sashimi
Scallop Shiso Maze Soba

“A play on the Japanese Izakaya bar and Ramen Bar, Great Food all freshly prepared the same day at time of order, serving Lunch and reopening for dinner menu, full Sake selection and Wine Beer Mixed Drink selections, Freshly made by hand Buckwheat Soba noodles, an all around great Dinning Experience.“

4.2 Good99 Reviews
AFURI Ramen - Culver City Japanese • $$
9300 Culver Boulevard Unit 117, Culver City - 5.51 miles

Customers` Favorites

Combo Tonkotsu Tantan
Spicy Karaage Donburi
Hazelnut Tantanmen V
Tofu Shira-AE Salad
Miso Cashew Gyoza V
Spicy Crispy Gyoza
Basque Cheesecake
Crispy Buta Gyoza
3pc Crispy Gyoza
Kakuni Pork Bun

“สนุกสนานอาหารอร่อย บรรยากาศดีมีระดับ“

4.3 Superb181 Reviews
Izakaya Tora Sushi • $$$
8908 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood - 7.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Chip Albacore Carpaccio 7 pcs
Yellowtail Jalapeno 7 pcs
Premium Chirashi Omakase
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
Rock Shrimp Tempura
Albacore Maki Roll
Salmon Skin Salad
Baked Salmon Roll
Sea Bass Tempura
Salmon Carpaccio

“I love this place! The food is fantastic! And I’m a regular for a reason 😉“

4.4 Superb180 Reviews
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KOCHI

KOCHI Japanese • $$
408 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles - 7.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rock Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp Tempura Udon
Deluxe Curry Udon
Mentai Cream Udon
Salmon Hand Roll
Chicken Tempura
Spicy Niku Udon
Karaage Chicken
Uni Cream Udon
Cucumber Salad

“Delicious Udon and other Japanese specialties“

4.4 Superb67 Reviews
Moto Azabu Sushi Bar & Grill Sushi • $$$
517 West Washington Blvd 2nd Floor, Marina del Rey - 3.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ikura Salmon Roe Nigiri
Vegetable Miso Soup
Eel and Umami Sushi
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Live Sweet Shrimp
Sashimi Appetizer
Grilled Calamari
Salmon Sashimi
Beef Teriyaki
Tuna Sashimi

“Authentic, delicious and wonderful. A true Venice beach gem..! Highly recommend this place and will be back 100%! Thank you for the excellent service and stellar food. 🤙🏽“

4.5 Superb206 Reviews
The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood Izakaya • $$
8420 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles - 7.66 miles

“i absolutely love this restaurant! it's my new go-to sushi place. their fish is incredibly fresh & delicious. i find their prices very fair especially compared to other high scale sushi restaurants like matsuhisa & nobu. my favorite dishes are the hamachi yellowtail, spicy hamachi roll, spicy salmon roll, and salmon nigiri with caviar.
my only complaint would be that it was difficult to hear & understand the chef & servers when we were there because it was so loud/busy, but i'm not going to dock a star for that.“

4 Good22 Reviews
17

RVR

RVR Japanese
1305 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice - 2.36 miles

“Absolutely love this place. Staff is so friendly and attentive, as well as the managers. Sat at the bar and was served by Emma, Julian, and Adam. They were so fun, lots of laughs, and knowledgeable about the menu. Emma actually remembered my drink order from a previous visit, which was super sweet and surprising. I was also greeted by a manager, Tom, who was very friendly as well. The food, 11/10. I live for the tempura vegetables, tuna handroll, the island rock cod. The filet mignon is the most tender, tastiest filet you'll ever have. Trendy place, the ambiance is just as great as the food and service. Highly recommend for a nice bite before a flight out of LAX or a night out with friends. No notes.“

3.9 Good131 Reviews